Sweet almonds have a subtle fragrance that lends itself well to baking and also works well with…

3 tbsp flaked almond

clotted cream, to serve

Method

Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Toss the plums, cinnamon, lemon zest and brandy, if using, together in a bowl, then leave to macerate while you make the batter.

Cream the butter and sugar with an electric whisk until pale and fluffy, add the eggs one at a time, then tip in the flour and ground almonds. Mix until completely combined.

Tip the fruit into a buttered shallow baking dish, spoon over the cake batter, then sprinkle over the flaked almonds. Bake for 35-40 mins until browned and cooked through. Test if the pudding is ready by inserting a skewer. If it comes out clean, the pudding is ready; if there is some batter on the skewer, then give it a few mins more. Remove from the oven and serve warm with clotted cream.

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Comments, questions and tips

I made this pud last night and it went down a storm. Used bottled plums I had made earlier in the autumn and added some Amaretto and orange zest, I used more plums than stated. I also added 1tsp of almond essence to the sponge. Served with cream. A lovely tasty pudding and the sponge is very light. I will be making again.

fluffysammy

2nd Sep, 2013

just eatten this, and it was very nice, i used plums from my garden and added sugar to them before adding the sponge mix and like others i added almon extract to the sponge

lizleicester

12th May, 2013

5.05

Delicious pudding. Just added 2 tablespoons of brandy and served it with sweet custard to counteract the sharpness of the plums. Lovely.

dizzycooking

3rd Feb, 2012

4.05

Great winter pudding

sweet_rosemary

9th Aug, 2011

5.05

Cooked it 4 times, always delicious )

loisstella

6th Feb, 2011

3.05

I like this, but the first time I mad eit, it was far too bitter.
I added 3 tablespoons of sugar and a bit more cinnamon to the plum mixture and that really softened this pudding.
Its a lovely combination with the almonds.
I'm fairly certain this will become a family favourite.

irmgard2

14th Dec, 2010

5.05

Really good! I used more plums than what the recipe called for since I used Italian prune plums and they are small. A great dessert for anyone who loves plums!

mifmif5

10th Oct, 2010

5.05

Made this today and was lovely. Only used 6 plums quartered as they were very large, and sponge mix took an extra 10 mins to cook through, but gorgeous result. Great recipe that I will make again.

kathrynhoughton

18th Sep, 2010

5.05

Very easy to make. Used this for a dinner party so pre-prepared and put in the fridge. Lemon and brandy give a lovely aroma and zing to the dish. One person had thirds it was so good. served with Jersey double cream.

kplant1

17th Sep, 2010

3.05

Tasted great but definitely needed more than 8 plums, although mine were quite small. Only added 2 tbsp of brandy to the plums and they were lovely, just not enough of them!

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